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Ways to Say "should be honest" in English
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I should be honest with you from the beginning.
It means the speaker is admitting they should have told the truth earlier.
From Twist Of Time, Episode 28
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker admits they should have been honest sooner.
Usage Scenario
Use this when confessing that you hid something or were not fully honest. It sounds sincere, but it can be a heavy line in emotional conversations.
Better ways to say it
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I should be honest with you from the beginning.
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I should have been honest from the beginning.
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I should've told you the truth earlier.
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